Autumnstoned

Good choice and a quite brilliant debut album - usually have either 1,2,3 or 4 in the car for long journeys!

I like this which I keep meaning to buy sometime- a co write with her partner.

Nice tune & video - was aware of the Geraldine Hunt version, but this sounds nicer. Wonder what those support gigs with the Beatles were like?

One Dove - Breakdown 12" found in a charity shop on Saturday for £1. Why? Andy Weatherall produced it so thought it would be good for lifting samples off it.

Just won this on ebay - as I expected, did have to pay alot more than you did (£29.00 ) , but it's a UK demo in excellent condition apparently!

Hi Dave Think I've got this sorted for you. In the absence of hearing from the feller at sax.co today, I spoke to Roz at Trevor James ( Tel 01622 859590 ) She's lovely and helpful and basically they have what you want in stock - she refers to the items as "mother of pearl touch pieces " and a set is 6 round 1 small 2 oval. However, don't ask me or her why, but they apparently only supply to retailers. Suggested retailers in London are Howarths (0207 935 2407) who are in Chiltern Street just off Baker Street, W1 or Chaz Foots (0207 437 1811) not sure of spelling but I know their shop in Golden Square which is near Piccadilly Circus. I know both these shops and believe they are both very reliable. Essentially what you need to do is ask either of these retailers to place an order for you with Trevor James and she says that the maximum retail price will be £8.00 inc vat. They can send the items to you direct if the retailer gives them an email confirming where to dispatch to and they will send the sales invoice to the retailer. Otherwise, I work in Oxford Circus and it would be no trouble for me to drop into either shop and pick them up for you and post them if you would like. Hope this is the solution but do let me know if I can help any further. ATB Mike

Lee Rogers - How Are You Fixed For Love is on my Youtube channel - just click on the link below and you'll find it. Storming old skool northern and worth a listen if you aint heard it before.

Hi Dave I popped into my mates shop at lunchtime but he has unfortunately lost touch with his sax tech so he wasn't much help I am afraid. As I was passing the Sax.co.uk anyway, I popped in and their tech, Mark, a really helpful guy, kindly offered to ring Trevor James and try and get a price for a set of the "key touches" . I'll let you know what he says. ATB Mike

It's a pleasure to help. I will speak to my mate but having just got in from work, I checked an old address book and have still got the details of the repairer who was recommended to me when I spoke about repairs to the guy who sold me my horn. Funny thing is I bought it off him in 1979 when I used to live in Norwich and years later ended up moving into the next street in Willesden Green! Anyway, the repairer's name is:- Martin Block 12 Elm Park Stanmore 0208 954 4347 These details were given to me a while ago now but I've checked on the internet, and he is still advertising! Could be worth giving him a call. I'll get back to you. Mike

I'll have a word with my mate who owns a shop on Denmark Street and see if he knows where to get some. When he was running his shop in the Angel, he had a guy in there who did sax overhauls and sales. Should have got my tenor done then although having said that, aint played it in about 15 years! ATB Mike

Yeah have to agree it's a very beautiful song. Marriott & Lane were up there with Lennon & McCartney & Mick & Keef! Here's a few that I never tire of hearing :- I've got mine ( advanced for 65 ) Grow Your Own ( Is there a better Hammond instrumental?) Tin Soldier ( arguably their best moment in the studio) Happy Days Toy Town ( Cockney Genius ! ) Stay cool won't you ! ATB Mike

Well spotted Ken - just listening to it now - agree does sound really nice as does the first track. Mike

https://www.myspace.c...ckeyjamaldavis1 Is this him? Got no info about the 45 though.

A bit of a scruffy copy but a belting stomper all the same and flipside of Cracked Up. If you want to hear it, it's on my Youtube Channel - click on link below

Thanks for the background Russ. I can see I'm gonna have to do a bit of my own research and track down some more of Jeff's work. There's no mistaking that he's a very talented vocalist and I regret not having seen him at your all nighter. ATB Mike

That's an interesting perspective - it does work best with the video clip and he looks as though he's really into it and believes he's got a hit on his hands - I think he produced the track and may have co written it? It's an unusual production from the point of view that for 1975 it's non disco and sounds earlier. There's definately some cool moves going on in the clip both on stage and on the floor. The Toney Stone is a very sympathetic cover and as has been said, it's OK.

OK last one from me for a while - but this is another blinding performance, live on Soul Train. https://youtu.be/6a8YfDtOVSE

I luv these Soul Train clips and this one really captures why we love dancng to soul music - turn it up loud and enjoy! - Oops meant Pickett in the title!

Yeah wicked vid - you got a right bargain at 99p - I suspect I might have to pay quite a bit more for mine! ATB Mike

Ditto - well one of me faves

Hadn't heard this before but seems to be well known - I love it! https://youtu.be/MpuSR28tFqQ

https://youtu.be/g8LxarIbLtE Superb live version on Soul Train.

Mace said he'd like to edit out the comb and paper solo so as a bit fun i thought I'd do it for him. Now I've done it, I miss that cool solo I'll be deleting the clip from You Tube in a few days.

https://youtu.be/6inF_pkyqaY Just as an experiment, knocked up a quick edit of Rosco Gordon - As You Walk Away. No longer a funny but still average record. Gonna remix the comb and paper solo - sounds wicked backwards with echo!